MERRICK, DAVID


Meaning of MERRICK, DAVID in English

orig. David Margulois

born Nov. 27, 1912, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.

died April 25, 2000, London, Eng.

U.S. theatrical producer.

He practiced law until 1949, when he became a producer in New York City. His first independent production, Clutterbuck (1949), was followed over the next 40 years by more than 85 other Broadway shows, including Look Back in Anger (1957), The Entertainer (1958), Gypsy (1959), Oliver! (1963), Hello, Dolly! (1964), and 42nd Street (1980). Many of his productions were critical and commercial successes, and he was known for his skillful use of publicity.

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